Macfadden is seeking a creative and innovative Graphic Designer to support USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA). USAID/BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. government’s disaster response efforts overseas. As a key member of USAID/BHA’s Strategic Communications and Humanitarian Information Division, the Graphic Designer works very closely with USAID/BHA’s Content and Digital Communications Team under the direction of the Lead Graphic Designer to produce infographics and print and digital media products that visually represent USAID’s role in international humanitarian assistance and in specific disaster responses for both internal U.S. government and external public audiences.

Sample outputs include:

  • the USAID/BHA Annual Report; USAID’S Strategic Framework for Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience
  • Social media assets such as USAID/BHA World Humanitarian Day video, What Does it Take to be a USAID Urban Search and Rescue Dog?, and How USAID Responds to Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies
  • U.S. Humanitarian Response to Russia’s War on Ukraine and the USAID Humanitarian Assistance Infographics
  • Templates for USAID/BHA’s assistance overviews, USG fact sheets, and other products.

Responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include but are not limited to the following:

In coordination with the Strategic Communications and Humanitarian Information Division, conceptualize and develop infographics and other visual representations that effectively communicate USAID’s humanitarian work to public and internal audiences, while ensuring compliance with Agency branding guidelines, as needed. Conceptualize and develop design solutions and templates for a wide variety of projects, including internal and external information products, multimedia and print materials, reports, event materials, presentations, newsletters, exhibit/signage materials, digital/social media products, and humanitarian-focused content on the USAID website. Act as design consultant to staff by collaboratively developing clear visual representations and layouts that communicate humanitarian programs or concepts, as well as current USAID priorities and strategies.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • 1-3 years of work experience in a graphic design role.
  • The Graphic Designer must be motivated to keep up with new design and branding trends and offer new ideas for improvements to our products and processes independently.
  • Must demonstrate professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio, incorporating infographics and data visualizations, experience in animations extremely desirable.
  • Experience with developing the layout for multi-page documents and familiarity with 508 compliance is also highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with humanitarian and disaster relief issues, USG agencies, and strategic messaging is desirable, but not required.

SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as well as the Microsoft Office suite; fluency in Adobe After Effects is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to work and design on Apple iMac, and familiarity working on Windows/PCs
  • Highly creative and innovative artistic talent
  • Strong conceptual-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to self-manage large and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently but also function effectively as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio. Your resume should include paid and non-paid experience; each position should indicate the dates held (month/year) and hours worked per week. If you have an online portfolio, please include the link in your resume. Please submit these items as attachments to preserve formatting.

**Only applications with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio will be considered; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.**

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